USTR Ambassador Greer will travel to Mexico July 22-24 for bilateral talks with Secretary Ebrard as part of the USMCA Joint Review process. Discussions will cover steel and aluminum and derivative products, automobiles, economic security, and labor. This is a continuation of ongoing USMCA review negotiations.
Topic Archives:Market Access
US Imposes 25% Section 301 Tariff on Certain Brazilian Goods; Industry Groups Express Support
USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer imposed a 25% tariff on certain Brazilian goods under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, following a yearlong investigation into Brazil’s unreasonable acts, policies, and practices. American agricultural, logging, and industry groups expressed support for the action. The measure represents a significant bilateral trade restriction targeting specific Brazilian sectors.
Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on President Trump Imposing Section 338 Tariffs on Canada
President Trump invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose an additional 50% tariff on Canada, citing discriminatory treatment of U.S. exports. USTR Ambassador Greer issued a statement supporting the action. This marks a significant escalation in U.S.-Canada trade tensions.
Ambassador Greer Signs the U.S.-Jordan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
USTR Ambassador Greer and Jordan’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply signed the United States–Jordan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade on July 21, 2026. The agreement aims to expand market access for American exporters and deepen economic ties between the two countries. Specific substantive trade measures are referenced as part of the deal.
Lifting of Temporary Import Suspension on Poultry Meat from Belgium
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the lifting of a temporary import suspension on poultry meat and related products from Belgium. This measure relates to SPS-based import restrictions, likely imposed due to avian influenza. The removal restores market access for Belgian poultry products to Japan.
Lifting of Temporary Import Suspension on Live Poultry and Poultry Meat from Hungary
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has lifted the temporary suspension on imports of live poultry and poultry meat products from Hungary. This measure was related to avian influenza controls. The lifting restores market access for Hungarian poultry products to Japan.
Indonesia Pushes for IP-CEPA Ratification, Minister: Peru as Gateway to South American Exports
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso is urging parliament to expedite ratification of the Indonesia-Peru Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IP-CEPA). The minister frames Peru as a gateway for Indonesian exports to South America. The push focuses on accelerating the formal legislative process to bring the agreement into force.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade Optimizes Protection of Local Cosmetics Industry Through Safeguard Measures
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade is applying trade safeguard measures (TPP) to protect the domestic cosmetics industry from serious injury caused by surging imports. The safeguard instrument is designed to give domestic industry breathing room to recover. This represents a specific named trade remedy action targeting the cosmetics sector.
Advisory Committee on Canada-US Economic Relations meets following US intention to impose new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Canada’s Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. Economic Relations convened to discuss the U.S. administration’s announced intention to impose a 50% tariff on a range of Canadian goods. The meeting follows escalating bilateral trade tensions between Canada and the United States.
Canada Ratifies UK’s CPTPP Accession Protocol
Canada has ratified the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom to the CPTPP, as announced by Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. Once in force, the agreement will expand market access and apply a single set of trade rules across CPTPP markets for Canadian businesses.